E53: The Retirement Rebellion
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02/24/25 • 68 min
🔥 The Retirement Rebellion: Why Traditional Retirement Planning No Longer Works 🔥
Today, we’re flipping the script on everything you thought you knew about retirement! Is the traditional retirement playbook setting you up for failure? We’re exposing the hidden risks of 401(k)s and market-based plans, revealing how financial advisors profit off outdated advice, and sharing alternative wealth strategies that actually work.
💥 Main Topics:
✅ Busting the biggest retirement myths (Does the market really always go up?)
✅ The truth about 401(k)s, Social Security, and financial advisors
✅ Safer investment strategies: gold, real estate, and fixed annuities
🔎 WWYD?! (What Would You Do?)
We break down a real-world retirement scenario—James Carter, a 62-year-old semi-retired construction worker—and uncover the hidden financial struggles keeping him from a true conversation surrounding his retirement. Can we build a plan to protect his future?
💰 Debate Time: Would you take a guaranteed $1M now or risk it all for a 50/50 shot at $10M?
🚨 Current Event: A shake-up at the Social Security Administration! Michelle King resigns after clashing with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What does this mean for Social Security?
🔥 PLUS: Tracie tests out a heated lash curler—does it actually work?!
All on Episode 53 of What The Finance Podcast! 👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Let us know—are you rethinking your retirement strategy? What’s the biggest financial myth you used to believe? Drop your thoughts below, and let’s keep the conversation going!
🔥 The Retirement Rebellion: Why Traditional Retirement Planning No Longer Works 🔥
Today, we’re flipping the script on everything you thought you knew about retirement! Is the traditional retirement playbook setting you up for failure? We’re exposing the hidden risks of 401(k)s and market-based plans, revealing how financial advisors profit off outdated advice, and sharing alternative wealth strategies that actually work.
💥 Main Topics:
✅ Busting the biggest retirement myths (Does the market really always go up?)
✅ The truth about 401(k)s, Social Security, and financial advisors
✅ Safer investment strategies: gold, real estate, and fixed annuities
🔎 WWYD?! (What Would You Do?)
We break down a real-world retirement scenario—James Carter, a 62-year-old semi-retired construction worker—and uncover the hidden financial struggles keeping him from a true conversation surrounding his retirement. Can we build a plan to protect his future?
💰 Debate Time: Would you take a guaranteed $1M now or risk it all for a 50/50 shot at $10M?
🚨 Current Event: A shake-up at the Social Security Administration! Michelle King resigns after clashing with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What does this mean for Social Security?
🔥 PLUS: Tracie tests out a heated lash curler—does it actually work?!
All on Episode 53 of What The Finance Podcast! 👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Let us know—are you rethinking your retirement strategy? What’s the biggest financial myth you used to believe? Drop your thoughts below, and let’s keep the conversation going!
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E52: The Rule of 100: Smart or Outdated?!
🔥 On today’s episode: We’re tackling the Rule of 100 — a classic retirement planning guideline. But does it still hold up in today’s financial world? 🤔 We’re breaking it down, looking at modern adjustments, and figuring out if this old-school strategy still makes sense.
🎭 WWYD?! (What Would You Do?!)
We throw Rahnie & Tracie a surprise retirement scenario — David & Lisa Thompson have savings, Social Security, and some big decisions to make. Should they pay off their mortgage early? How do they stretch their 401(k)? Let’s see how the experts would handle it! 💼📊
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Buckle up—this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and a little bit of financial wisdom to keep you ahead of the game. 👉 And, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! It helps us keep bringing you the best finance content out there.
Next Episode
E54: The Truth About Women and Financial Planning
In Episode 54, we’re cutting through the noise and tackling a major issue—why women are still being excluded from financial planning. From outdated policies to pay gaps and career breaks, we break down the challenges and, more importantly, how to fix them. No fluff, just real talk and practical solutions.
What’s Inside:
💸 Women & Money – The shocking history of financial exclusion and why it still happens today
📊 WWYD? – A real-life retirement dilemma: Should a widowed nurse tap into her 401(k) early or pay off her mortgage? We break it down
⚖️ Debatable – Who really manages household finances better—men or women? Let’s discuss
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This episode is packed with bold conversations, expert insights, and actionable advice. Tune in now! 🎧
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